Forest Frenzy: The Giving Forest

Introduction:

Welcome to MTE!

Get ready to step into the world of forest management!  You’ve been tasked with taking care of your very own forest, and it’s your responsibility to make sure everything goes smoothly!  Use the on-screen tools to plant, chop, and clean your forest.  Your goal is to get the highest score possible by managing your forest well.

Sustainability Is Key!

If you want your forest to last, you’ll need to manage it sustainably.  This will mean chopping trees for lumber and planting new saplings in their place.  Sweep the ground to remove debris and twigs, and dig trenches to segment parts of your forest.  Group your trees by type to make your forest more organized.  But be careful!  You only have a certain amount of actions per turn.

Watch Out for Hazards!

As you play, your forest may be damaged by tornadoes or struck by lightning!  Tornadoes can damage your trees and litter the ground with debris, while lightning can set your forest on fire.  Sweep the ground of twigs and dig trenches to prevent the spread of fires!  Your trees may also become sick over time, and you should cut any trees that appear damaged or ill.

Out with the Old, In with the New

“Start with the rising sun and work toward the setting sun, but take only the mature trees, the sick trees, and the trees that have fallen.  When you reach the end of the reservation, turn and cut from the setting sun to the rising sun and the trees will last forever” - Chief Oshkosh of the Menominee Nation; this is the philosophy MTE has worked under for centuries.  To keep your forest healthy, only cut the old, sick, and damaged trees!